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Ghana Green Pepper Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Green Pepper Sauce is a vibrant and spicy condiment that reflects the country's love for bold flavors. Traditionally served with grilled meats or rice dishes, it embodies the essence of West African cuisine, where fresh ingredients and spices are celebrated. In modern times, this sauce has gained popularity beyond Ghana, finding its way into various culinary scenes around the world as a versatile dip or marinade.

GhanaianGHother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 big green bell pepper
1 medium onion
90 grams fresh ginger
6 finger chilies
15 green scotch bonnet peppers
6 garlic cloves
7 stalks spring onions
1 tablespoon crayfish seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon maggi powder
1 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup water

green bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Yellow bell peppers add sweetness while canned chilies are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, and serranos are usually cheaper.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable stock is a lighter option, while bouillon is cost-effective.

1

Cut the green bell pepper, ginger, and onion to make them easier to blend.

2

Add all the vegetables to the blender along with half a cup of water.

3

Blend using the food puree option until smooth.

4

Pour the blended mixture into a cooking pot and stir.

5

Let the water evaporate completely, which should take about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

6

After 20 minutes, add one cup of vegetable oil and stir.

7

Add crayfish seasoning, salt, and maggi powder to taste, and stir well.

8

Cook for another 10 minutes or until the oil sits on top of the chili sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

ninja blendercooking pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Ghanaian Green Pepper SauceGhana Pepper Sauce

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